Weights

bagge72
bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
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Is there a way to calculate how many calories you are burning from lifting weights, because it doesn't seem to come up on this site when you enter them in.

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  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    You cant go wrong with a HRM (heart rate monitor)
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    Thanks! I was thinking about getting the one the advertise on here that works with the app, because I work at Best Buy for my second job, and we sell that in our stores.
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    I agree with the HRM idea (and recommend the Polar FT4 or FT7), but you can also enter your weightlifting under "Cardio" and get a calorie estimate for now.
  • cyndist
    cyndist Posts: 43
    Are you talking about the Fit Bit? If so I would go with a HRM. I believe Best Buy sells Polar HRMs. I love my Fit Bit but it does not give an accurate reading while lifting weights. It doesn't read your heart just movement of your body. I did Les Mills Pump and Shred this morning and HRM read 200 cals burned where as the Fit Bit read 95 cals burned.
    Cindy
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    Thanks, I will check them out next time I'm at work!

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